Advocate Issue 5 2016

F V M A ADVOCATE Published by The Florida Veterinary Medical Association

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Your Invitation to Attend

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President's MESSAGE Greetings,

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The year 2016 is coming to its end. As we enter the traditional holiday time it is only fitting we all take time to enjoy the things most important in our lives… our family and our friends.

This fall has been host to two of our premier continuing education confer‑ ences, The Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference (TGVAC) at the elegant Boca Raton Resort & Club, and our equine-exclusive division’s annual Promoting Excellence Symposium (PES), held in its 12th year at the Intercontinental Resort on the island of Puerto Rico.

OFFICERS

Dr. Richard C. Sutliff President Dr. Alex M. Steverson President-Elect Dr. Donald H. Morgan Treasurer Dr. Richard M. Carpenter Past President Mr. Philip J. Hinkle Executive Director

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Scott Richardson District 1–Big Bend Dr. Julia Conway District 2–Northeast Dr. Marc A. Presnell District 3–Central Dr. Rachel Klemawesch District 4–Tampa Bay Dr. Susan M. Carastro District 5–Treasure Coast Dr. Marta P. Lista District 6–South Florida Dr. Mary Smart District 7–Southwest Dr. James M. Brechin District 8–Northwest Dr. Kelly J. Sloan-Wade District 9–Space Coast Dr. Ernest C. Godfrey AVMA Delegate

I attended the Board of Veterinary Medicine meeting held this past September in Gainesville, Fla. at the Veterinary College. The open-meeting format encouraged students to witness the Board in action and interact with the Board Members to learn the importance of its function. I believe it was educational for everyone in the room.

The TGVAC provided world-class, small animal continuing education classes and wet labs in a bou‑ tique atmosphere that I believe is unavailable at any other conference. It also provided a time for our executive board of directors to have its fall meeting to discuss the financial and regulatory issues facing our association and our profession in the Sunshine State. The FVMA has worked diligently to be recognized as the Voice of Veterinary Medicine in our state.

In case you had not noticed, this was an election year… While most eyes were on the national races, as the truth is often stated… all politics are local. Veterinary Medicine has important issue that will positively or negatively affect how we practice our profession, in the future, in this state. Those issues are the core focus of our association as our goal is to positively affect any changes that benefit our members and attempt to thwart changes that we project to be a detriment. Many issues were discussed and some strategies formed as we prepare to focus on the 2017 legislative session. Please watch for the announcement for our 2017 “Legislative Days” visit to our capital and join us!

The FAEP PES conference in Puerto Rico was filled with first-class interactions. The location was breath‑ taking on the Caribbean waterfront. The InterContinental’s hospitality, cuisine, and property were exceptional. The wet labs were raved about by the participants and the instructors, as to the facilities and class size. Lectures were provided in halls with a wall being covered by floor to ceiling windows, but we sadly did have to close the curtains so the beach view did not distract from the cutting-edge current information that was being shared. This was a conference not to be missed!

This year continues moving very rapidly, and I am enjoying every moment. The honor I have to rep‑ resent my association members is humbling as we are all part of the world’s greatest profession. May your holidays be special and your families share in good health.

Respectfully Yours,

Dr. Richard B. Williams AVMA Alternate Delegate Dr. Amanda House FAEP Representative to the FVMA Executive Board

Richard C. Sutliff, DVM

Ex Officio Dr. James W. Lloyd, Dean UF College of Veterinary Medicine

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In Remembrance

DONALD SHERWOOD BROWN, DVM Dr. Donald Sherwood Brown of St. Cloud, formerly of Clermont, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was 84 years old.

Dr. Brown was a life member of the FVMA, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Association, in 2002. He was retired, and a member of First United Methodist Church of St. Cloud.

A graduate in 1951 of St. Cloud High School, Dr. Brown attended the University of Florida, then went on to graduate from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, first in his class of 1958. He was one of the first veterinarians in Osceola County, Fla., and he cared for both large and small animals.

Following retirement from the veterinary profession, Dr. Brown dedicated his time to helping children in Christian Ministry.

Dr. Brown co-founded the Christian Prison Ministries, which he served as executive director. He also served on the Osceola County School Board and on the Board of Directors of First Federal Savings and Loan.

Dr. Donald S. Brown is survived by his wife of 62 years, Diane T. Brown; children: Terry (Marc) Godts, Kathy Edmundson, Susan Alva‑ rez, Douglas Brown and David (Veronica) Brown; grandchildren: Bradley Edmundson, Sara Edmundson, David Alvarez, Johnathan Brown, Lacey Brown, Sebastian Brown and Walen Brown; and great grandchild: Sherwood Edmundson.

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24 | Practice Pulse

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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS FVMA Salutes VETERINARY TECHNICIANS & VETERINARY ASSISTANTS

THE FVMA JOINED THE REST OF THE COUNTRY DURING NATIONAL VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK, TO CELEBRATE VETERINARY TECHNICIANS AND RECOGNIZE THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THEY MAKE ON A DAILY BASIS TO THE VETERINARY CARE TEAM.

To further honor our veterinary team members, in this issue of the Advocate, we shine our Spotlight on exemplary technicians from around the state.

Thank You,

FOR ALL YOU DO!

JENNIFER BALLINGER FVMA Certified Veterinary Technician of the Year Award Recipient Jennifer Ballinger is the 2016 recipient of the FVMA’s Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) of the Year Award. The CVT of the Year Award honors members of the veterinary care team for their contributions to the profession.

Jen was a technician student in 2000 when she commenced employment at Pinellas Animal Hospital, in Pinellas Park, Florida. Since that time, her compassion for her patients, clients and staff has continued to grow each year. Dr. Ernest Godfrey endorsed Jennifer for CVT of the Year, saying, “Jen truly epitomizes the model CVT and loyal employee.” He stated further: “Jen has continued to grow in her expertise, education and dedication to the care of our patients, our clients and our practice. Jen’s compassion for our patients, clients and staff has grown each year. She is always looking for ways to take better care of all of us.”

After working for eight years as a technician, Jen transferred from clinical patient care to practice management, dedicating many hours to attend continuing education and management group seminars in order to sharpen her management skills which she now uses to move her practice forward. Although her main focus is the Pinellas Animal Hospital, Jennifer Ballinger lends support to affiliated hospitals, Seminole Boulevard Animal Hospital and the St. Petersburg Animal Emergency Clinic.

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JAIME GARZA

FVMA Team Member of the Year Award Recipient Jaime Garza’s leadership skills have earned him increasing responsibilities since joining CriticalVetCare in 2011, as part of its surgery assistant crew. He currently is completing his academic studies to become a veterinary technician at Penn Foster, where he remains on the Dean’s Honor Roll.

Dr. Anne Chauvet of Critical Vet Care in Sarasota, Florida writes: Five years ago, Jaime Garza joined my clinic with no experience in the veterinary field. He started as kennel help and over time, took over monitoring and supervising our operating suites. Jaime began learning veterinary assistant tasks and then veterinary technician tasks. His dedication, organization and willingness to learn as well as his flexibility, camaraderie and understanding of what the business needs have earned him the position of staff supervisor for our technician and assistant team.

He is 24/7 and always pleasant, accommodating to his staff’s needs. Jaime is truly involved in the rhythm of CriticalVetCare and has everyone’s best interest in mind. He is dedicated and driven.

JOVANI ROSADO

RVMRI Director of Medical Imaging and Surgery

From the day I started working with Jovani, I always said “I want to be that smart one day!” He encouraged me to give my first lecture at Miami Dade College to the Veterinary Technology students, opening new doors for my career. With his coaching, mentoring, and friendship, he inspired me to pursue my VTS through AIMVT, after his certification through the American College of Veterinary Radiology. Working with him through the growth of our clinic has helped me become not only a better technician, but also a better person overall, and for that I cannot thank him enough.

- Mayra Heredia, CVT Lead Veterinary Technician, Southeast Veterinary Neurology

JESSICA JOHNSON CVT Ms. Jessica Johnson achieved her CVT in 2003, completed a BS in Veterinary Science in 2007, and joined the Longwood Veterinary Clinic in 2009. Her technical skills are amazing, but it was by virtue of her character that she became our Head Technician and Supervisor in 2011. She is a rare individual who compassionately cares for patients, heroically leads her team, and empathetically relates to clients with grace and knowledge day in and day out. We are so very grateful to work with Jessica, who truly represents everything a veterinary technician can and should be.

- Rick Marrinson, DVM, Longwood Veterinary Clinic

KRISTEN WHITE CVT I would like to nominate Kristen White for the National Veterinary Technician Week spotlight.

Kristen has worked in the veterinary field for 27 years. She has a BAS in Veterinary Technology, has worked at Animal and Bird hospital of Clearwater since 1993, is a technician advocate for Bayer Animal Health, is a mentor trainer for the Animal Behavior College, is a technician for Animal Behavior Network and is an adjunct instructor for a behavior class in the Veterinary Technician program at St. Petersburg College. She taught part of the Animal Control Officer Certification Course for Florida for the last 4 years. In addition to all of that, she also teaches puppy classes and obedience classes, and assists the hospital doctors with behavior cases.

- Animal and Bird Hospital, Clearwater, Florida

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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS - Continued -

TEAM MEMBERS AT VISCAYA PRADO VETERINARY HOSPITAL Viscaya Prado Veterinary Hospital applauds each and every member of our Certified Veterinary Technician Team. Phil Jackson is quoted as saying, "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."

Our CVT Team members are exceptional as individuals and can step in for each other to maintain a smooth transition of care.

Coming from many different ages and backgrounds, they bring broad-based knowledge and skills to share. They teach and learn from each other, raising the performance bar for all. They wear many hats, serving with compassion, competence and concern. The veterinary profession is a great profession to serve in and it is an honor and privilege to serve alongside accomplished CVT Teams.

- Gary H Nelson, DVM

Photo left to right: Rachel Burwell, Leah Gunning, Toni Vigneri, Chloe Cool, Dee Graham, Gina Reale, Nicole Robinson, Kim Liles, Abby Connelly, Sarah Russell, Olivia Kraft, Charlie Aucoin Not present: Diane Hoard, Michael Clayton Greenwell, Zach Wainey, Amanda Martin, Chris Vasques, Cambriella Kio, Kathy Emory, Cassie Taylor

Joining the FVMA Family As of January 1, 2016, renewing Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT) and Certified Veterinary Assistants became affiliate members of the FVMA through the Florida Association of Credentialed Technicians (FACVT) and the Florida Association of Certified Veterinary Assistants (FACVA).

The FACVT and FACVA are subsidiary organizations that operate under the umbrella of the FVMA which were launched to offer all the benefits of membership in the Association to veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession.

Offering membership to CVTs and CVAs is also an important milestone in FVMA’s program to enhance this important segment of the diverse veterinary medical profession in the State of Florida.

To be certified by the FVMA, a veterinary technician must:  Graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, and  Obtain a passing grade in the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), which is administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards To be certified by the FVMA, a veterinary assistant must:  Pursue a course of study through an Animal Care Technologies (ACT) High School or Adult Learning Program, or an Animal Care Technologies Partner Veterinary Hospital or Clinic Program. The Florida Department of Education approves the CVA program which is administered by Animal Care Technologies.

The FVMA certification program is open to all veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants.

Veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants can find information on the FVMA certification program on its website at: https://fvma.org/certification/certified-vet-technician/; or call the FVMA Membership and Certification Department for further information and assistance at 1- (800) 922-3862.

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FVMA FOUNDATION AND UF COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE OFFER UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY IN THE VISITING PRACTITIONER PROGRAM

Through the Charlie Bild Visiting Practitioner Program, a collaboration between the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UFCVM) and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association Foundation, members of the FVMA will now have the unique opportunity to enhance their own clinical knowledge and professional network while sharing their practice perspective with faculty, staff and students.

Based on a new operating model, beginning January 2017, participating Charlie Bild practitioners will fully engage as learners for periods of two to four weeks, side-by-side with veterinary medical students, in one of several specialty services available at the UF Veterinary Hospitals.

This year’s relaunching is an important evolution of a program created to honor the late Charles Everett “Charlie” Bild, DVM, who practiced veterinary medicine, but made research a large part of his service.

“We are thrilled to continue this innovative program, which has been a unique part of our college’s history,” said James W. Lloyd, D.V.M., Ph.D., the college’s dean. “The new operating model will allow us to continue build relationships with practitioners within the veterinary medical community while providing a vital external perspective to students and faculty.”

The program was placed on hiatus while the College and FVMA planned its new operational structure.

To offset educational costs related to the program, participants will be asked to pay a $500 fee for each two-week experience, but time spent in the program will qualify for continuing education credits through Florida’s Board of Veterinary Medicine.

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they will receive free lodging in a two-bedroom condominium adjacent to the College provided by the FVMA Foundation.

Criteria for Visiting Practitioner Program candidates include membership in the FVMA and at least five years of practice experience. Prospective candidates are required to submit a CV/ resume and a letter of interest. Upon completion of the program, participants must prepare a brief program review that will detail their experience and offer suggestions for improvement.

Applications should be submitted at least three months prior to the expected visit date.

All FVMA member veterinarians are eligible to participate.

Anyone interested in learning more about the program, including specifics about the selection process and responsibilities, should contact Jo Ann Winn at winnj@ufl.edu.

The FVMA Foundation is the charitable arm of the FVMA. It is a not-for-profit, organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes, including the advancement of animal disaster relief programs, promoting the funding of professional education through scholarships for study in the field of veterinary medicine, promoting the health and well-being of animals in Florida through research and public education, providing support for projects and organizations that promote the health, well-being, humane care and treatment of animals in Florida, and other not-for-profit activities.

Accordingly, the foundation supports the educational programs of the FVMA and its equine-exclusive division, the FAEP, such as the Charlie Bild Visiting Practitioner Program and the award of $15,000 annually in scholarships to veterinary students at UF CVM.

Dr. Charlie Bild devoted more than 44 years to improving the welfare of animals and enhancing the veterinary profession.

An esteemed Miami veterinarian, he was a past president of the FVMA. He graduated from Iowa State University. An important part of his clinical work was research, which led him to studies of cancer and cardiovascular disease. He also published more than 20 papers on heartworm surgery, blood transfusions, shock, and special orthopedic and clinical problems.

He was an international speaker and he also received numerous awards for his contributions to veterinary medicine. He was the vice president and director of the Papanicolaou Cancer Research Institute in Miami and was named an Outstanding Veterinary

Practitioner by the American Animal Hospital Association in 1968. The award was renamed in his honor in 1976. The Phalaenopsis Charles Bild orchid was also named in his honor.

Dr. Bild was presented the FVMA Veterinarian of the Year Award in 1964, and its first Distinguished Service Award in 1974.

The FVMA also honors Dr. Bild for his contributions to the veterinary profession, through the Charlie Bild Clinical Proficiency Award which is a scholarship presented each year to a senior student of the College of Veterinary Medicine for outstanding clinical proficiency with both large and small animals.

Thanks to Sarah Carey, UF CVM Director of Public Relations, for her collaboration in the writing of this story.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FVMA 2017 ANNUAL AWARDS

2016 Gold Star Recipients Left to right: Dr. Adriana Odachowski; Dr. Ruth-Anne Richter; Dr. Alex " Steve" Steverson; Dr. Andrew Scarbrough; Dr. Ashley Kanzler

Nominations for service awards for 2017 are now being received by the FVMA, and members are invited to send in their nominations for the awards, which honor colleagues and friends of the profession.

The FVMA Annual Awards Program highlights exceptional service by veterinary professionals and citizens of Florida who have dedicated time, talent

and services to the enhancement and protection of the veterinary profession.

The 2017 award recipients will be determined by an awards committee in early January, and they will be presented with award plaques of recognition at a gala award ceremony to be held in conjunction with the 88th FVMA Annual Conference which is scheduled for April 6-9, 2017, at

the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.

Nomination forms and listings of past award recipients are available on the FVMA website, www.fvma.org. Members of the FVMA are encouraged to nominate deserving colleagues and friends of veterinary medicine for an award. The nomination deadline is January 2, 2017.

SERVICE AWARDS CATEGORIES & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

TThe Distinguished Service Award is to be awarded for exceptional achievements and contributions by a member towards the advancement of veterinary medicine and the profession. To qualify, a member must have been dedicated to veterinary medicine and given time and energy beyond reasonable expectations. To be eligible for this award, a nominee must

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have been an active member of the Association for at least the past fifteen (15) years.

VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR

Veterinarian of the Year Award is conferred on a member for distinguished and unselfish, dedicated service to the Association for the advancement of veterinary medicine and the profession.

Dr. Diane Lynn Kitchen - Veterinarian of the Year

To be eligible for this award, a nominee must have been an active member of the Association for at least the past ten (10) years.

NOMINATION DEADLINE

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Elton Gissendanner, DVM being awarded

by Dr. Donald H. Morgan The Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to senior active and retired members who have made outstanding contributions to the Association and veterinary medicine. To be eligible for this award, a nominee must have been an active or retired member of the Association for the last thirty (30) consecutive years and must be at least sixty-five (65) years old. In exceptional cases, the service requirement may be reduced to twenty-five (25) years.

GOLD STAR AWARDS

The Gold Star is awarded to members who have contributed much of their time and energy to the Association and/or a local association for the advancement of veteri‑ nary medicine and the profession. To be eligible for this award, the nominee must have been an active member of the Asso‑ ciation for at least the past three (3) years.

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN AND TEAM MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Ms. Jennifer Ballinger - 2016 CVT of the Year

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January 2, 2017 To be eligible for nomination for either the Certified Veterinary Technician of the Year or Team Member of the Year, the nominee must be a full-time employee of an FVMAmember practice for a minimum of three (3) years and demonstrate the following: • CARING – Provides animal health care services in a compassionate and clinically appropriate manner.

• COMMITMENT – Works in support of the employing veterinarian to achieve a high level of client satisfaction and estab‑ lished annual performance goals of the veterinary practice.

• LEADERSHIP – Assumes a leadership role in creating and maintaining an effi‑ cient and highly motivated animal health care services delivery team among all employees.

• EDUCATION – Regularly strives to fur‑ ther develop his/her knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education seminars, formal study at a junior col‑ lege or university, or by undertaking selfdirected study through journals, online programs, etc.

Requirements for Nomination as Pet Hero • Individual FVMA members or organizations having an FVMA-member endorsement may submit nominations.

• Each nomination must be a living, domestic animal that exemplifies the affection, loyalty, security and value of the human-animal bond.

• The owner/caretaker must sign the completed nomination form and the release form.

• Include comments by the nominating veterinarian and others describing why the animal should be awarded.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Citizen of the Year is awarded to a nonveterinarian who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the Association and veterinary medicine.

PET HERO

One inductee to the Pet Hall Of Fame will be selected for one of the following categories.

1. HERO – Pets who have unselfishly saved or preserved human life (non-professional).

2. COMPANION – Pets who have provided a benefit and contributed to the quality of life of their human companions.

3. PROFESSIONAL – Specialty trained as a physically challenged person’s assistance animal or used in law enforcement.

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Pet Hero Magic, along with his caretaker, Jorge Garcia-Bengochea, being presented by Dr. Richard Carpenter Deadline for nominations to be received by the FVMA is Monday, January 2, 2017.

A separate form must be received for each nomination. They should be mailed to FVMA Awards Committee, 7207 Mon‑ etary Drive, Orlando, FL 32809; faxed to (407) 240-3710; or emailed to ann.wade@ fvma.org.

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CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Description: NEXGARD™ (afoxolaner) is available in four sizes of beef-flavored, soft chewables for oral administration to dogs and puppies according to their weight. Each chewable is formulated to provide a minimum afoxolaner dosage of 1.14 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg). Afoxolaner has the chemical composition 1-Naphthalenecarboxamide, 4-[5[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]-4, 5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-N[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl.

Indications: NEXGARD kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis), and the treatment and control of Black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis), American Dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), and Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum) infestations in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older, weighing 4 pounds of body weight or greater, for one month.

Dosage and Administration: NEXGARD is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of 1.14 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg).

Dosing Schedule: Body Weight 4.0 to 10.0 lbs.

10.1 to 24.0 lbs.

24.1 to 60.0 lbs.

60.1 to 121.0 lbs.

Over 121.0 lbs.

Afoxolaner Per Chewable (mg)

Chewables Administered

11.3 One 28.3 One 68 One 136 One Administer the appropriate combination of chewables

NEXGARD can be administered with or without food. Care should be taken that the dog consumes the complete dose, and treated animals should be observed for a few minutes to ensure that part of the dose is not lost or refused. If it is suspected that any of the dose has been lost or if vomiting occurs within two hours of administration, redose with another full dose. If a dose is missed, administer NEXGARD and resume a monthly dosing schedule.

Flea Treatment and Prevention: Treatment with NEXGARD may begin at any time of the year. In areas where fleas are common year-round, monthly treatment with NEXGARD should continue the entire year without interruption.

To minimize the likelihood of flea reinfestation, it is important to treat all animals within a household with an approved flea control product.

Tick Treatment and Control: Treatment with NEXGARD may begin at any time of the year (see Effectiveness).

Contraindications: There are no known contraindications for the use of NEXGARD. Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, contact a physician immediately.

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Precautions: The safe use of NEXGARD in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs has not been evaluated.

Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures (see Adverse Reactions).

Adverse Reactions: In a well-controlled US field study, which included a total of 333 households and 615 treated dogs (415 administered afoxolaner; 200 administered active control), no serious adverse reactions were observed with NEXGARD. Over the 90-day study period, all observations of potential adverse reactions were recorded. The most frequent reactions reported at an incidence of > 1% within any of the three months of observations are presented in the following table. The most frequently reported adverse reaction was vomiting. The occurrence of vomiting was generally self-limiting and of short duration and tended to decrease with subsequent doses in both groups. Five treated dogs experienced anorexia during the study, and two of those dogs experienced anorexia with the first dose but not subsequent doses.

Table 1: Dogs With Adverse Reactions.

Treatment Group Afoxolaner

Oral active control

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Vomiting (with and without blood)

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25

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13

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2

1.0

Diarrhea (with and without blood)

13

3.1

7

3.5

Lethargy

7

1.7

4

2.0

Anorexia

5

1.2

9

4.5

1 Number of dogs in the afoxolaner treatment group with the identified abnormality.

2 Number of dogs in the control group with the identified abnormality.

In the US field study, one dog with a history of seizures experienced a seizure on the same day after receiving the first dose and on the same day after receiving the second dose of NEXGARD. This dog experienced a third seizure one week after receiving the third dose. The dog remained enrolled and completed the study. Another dog with a history of seizures had a seizure 19 days after the third dose of NEXGARD. The dog remained enrolled and completed the study. A third dog with a history of seizures received NEXGARD and experienced no seizures throughout the study.

To report suspected adverse events, for technical assistance or to obtain a copy of the MSDS, contact Merial at 1-888-637-4251 or www.merial.com/ nexgard. For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at http://www.fda.gov/ AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth.

Mode of Action: Afoxolaner is a member of the isoxazoline family, shown to bind at a binding site to inhibit insect and acarine ligand-gated chloride channels, in particular those gated by the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), thereby blocking pre- and post-synaptic transfer of chloride ions across cell membranes.

Prolonged afoxolaner-induced hyperexcitation results in uncontrolled activity of the central nervous system and death of insects and acarines. The selective toxicity of afoxolaner between insects and acarines and mammals may be inferred by the differential sensitivity of the insects and acarines’ GABA receptors versus mammalian GABA receptors.

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Effectiveness: In a well-controlled laboratory study, NEXGARD began to kill fleas four hours after initial administration and demonstrated >99% effectiveness at eight hours.

In a separate well-controlled laboratory study, NEXGARD demonstrated 100% effectiveness against adult fleas 24 hours post-infestation for 35 days, and was ≥ 93% effective at 12 hours post-infestation through Day 21, and on Day 35. On Day 28, NEXGARD was 81.1% effective 12 hours post-infestation. Dogs in both the treated and control groups that were infested with fleas on Day -1 generated flea eggs at 12- and 24-hours post-treatment (0-11 eggs and 1-17 eggs in the NEXGARD treated dogs, and 4-90 eggs and 0-118 eggs in the control dogs, at 12- and 24hours, respectively). At subsequent evaluations post-infestation, fleas from dogs in the treated group were essentially unable to produce any eggs (0-1 eggs) while fleas from dogs in the control group continued to produce eggs (1-141 eggs).

In a 90-day US field study conducted in households with existing flea infestations of varying severity, the effectiveness of NEXGARD against fleas on the Day 30, 60 and 90 visits compared with baseline was 98.0%, 99.7%, and 99.9%, respectively.

Collectively, the data from the three studies (two laboratory and one field) demonstrate that NEXGARD kills fleas before they can lay eggs, thus preventing subsequent flea infestations after the start of treatment of existing flea infestations.

In well-controlled laboratory studies, NEXGARD demonstrated >94% effectiveness against Dermacentor variabilis and Ixodes scapularis, 48 hours post-infestation, and against Amblyomma americanum 72 hours post-infestation, for 30 days.

Animal Safety: In a margin of safety study, NEXGARD was administered orally to 8- to 9-week-old Beagle puppies at 1, 3, and 5 times the maximum exposure dose (6.3 mg/kg) for three treatments every 28 days, followed by three treatments every 14 days, for a total of six treatments. Dogs in the control group were sham-dosed. There were no clinically-relevant effects related to treatment on physical examination, body weight, food consumption, clinical pathology (hematology, clinical chemistries, or coagulation tests), gross pathology, histopathology or organ weights. Vomiting occurred throughout the study, with a similar incidence in the treated and control groups, including one dog in the 5x group that vomited four hours after treatment.

In a well-controlled field study, NEXGARD was used concomitantly with other medications, such as vaccines, anthelmintics, antibiotics (including topicals), steroids, NSAIDS, anesthetics, and antihistamines. No adverse reactions were observed from the concomitant use of NEXGARD with other medications.

Storage Information: Store at or below 30°C (86°F) with excursions permitted up to 40°C (104°F).

How Supplied: NEXGARD is available in four sizes of beef-flavored soft chewables: 11.3, 28.3, 68 or 136 mg afoxolaner. Each chewable size is available in color-coded packages of 1, 3 or 6 beef-flavored chewables.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Name badges are required and will be checked at all conference functions. You must be a registered conference attendee to receive a badge. An attendee traveling with a spouse/guest who does not want to attend the CE sessions, may purchase a spouse/guest badge that allows the spouse/ guest to attend all other conference food and social events for a cost of $125. That cost also covers lunch on Saturday, Sunday and dinner on Saturday.

Confirmation

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A confirmation of your registration will be mailed to your from the FAEP. Please contact us if any information in the confirmation is incorrect for timely correction of the error.

On-site registration will be available at the Hilton Ocala at the FAEP Registration Desk.

Cancellation Policy Cancellation deadline for a full refund of registration fees minus a $50 administrative charge is December 30, 2016. Cancellations should be submitted to the FAEP in writing and acknowledged by the above date to be eligible for a refund. Cancellations after December 30, 2016, and no-shows are not refundable.

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REGISTRATION HOURS Saturday, Jan. 21 Sunday, Jan. 22

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Continuing Education Hours Offering 42 hours of cutting-edge equineexclusive continuing education presented by 15 distinguished speakers.

Each 50-minute lecture is equal to one continuing education credit. Attendees may earn up to 26 credit hours.

Exhibit Hall The Exhibit Hall at the 54 Annual Ocala Equine Conference & Equine Foot Symposium will provide exhibitors and attendees with a dynamic networking showcase. It will be a hub of activity; providing a valuable opportunity to make contacts and to interact with industry representatives and other members of the equine veterinary medical care team. th

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS Saturday, Jan. 21 Sunday, Jan. 22

9:40 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.

For your convenience in recording your CE hours, one certificate will be included in your

HOST HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION Hotel Reservations A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Ocala located at 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474. The special room rates are $119.00, Single and Double and $129.00, Triple and Quad; plus applicable taxes.

Special extended stay arrangements have been made for the group rate to be available to attendees from January 19-27 subject to availability. To reserve your room today, call the Group Reservations Department at Hilton Ocala at (877) 602-4023. When making

your reservations, be sure to request the FAEP special room rates. The room block ends on December 30, 2016, so be sure to reserve your room to guarantee your stay at the Conference Host Hotel.

Air Transportation There are two nearby airport destinations for the FAEP’s 54th Annual Ocala Equine Conference & Equine Foot Symposium. One is the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) in Gainesville, Florida, located only 43 miles from the Hilton Ocala. The other is Orlando

8:00 a.m. 8:50 a.m.

International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, Florida, located 85 miles from the Hilton Ocala.

Airport/Ocala Shuttle Service A special FAEP group rate will be arranged with Shuttleliner of Ocala for those flying into the Orlando International Airport traveling to the Ocala Equine Conference.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR GUARANTEED SERVICE. Please call (352) 2379900 or visit www.shuttleliner.com to book your discounted conference transportation.

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8:50 a.m. 9:40 a.m.

The Changing Face of Equine Dentistry Jack Easley

T E C H

Morgan & Morgan

11:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m.

2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m.

Navigating Farriery in a Veterinary Treatment Protocol: Discussion and Q&A

Allen

T E C H

T E C H

Pruritus: Causes and Control Strategies White

Dryden

Diagnostic Procedures in Dermatology

Dryden

Veterinary/Farrier Case Studies I T E C H

Treatment and Shoeing Strategies for Addressing Navicular Syndrome

White

Dryden

T E C H

Allen, Dryden, J. Morgan, D. Morgan

4:40 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Clinical Cases in Equine Reproduction - Placentas, Stallions and Foals McCue

T E C H

Morgan & Morgan

T E C H

T E C H

Mallicote

Principles of Infection Control

Allen, Dryden, J. Morgan, D. Morgan

Traub-Dargatz

T E C H

T E C H

2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m.

T E C H

Allen, Dryden, J. Morgan, D. Morgan

Marketing Equine Infection Control Management T E C H

Traub-Dargatz

3:50 p.m. 4:40 p.m.

T E C H

Allen, Dryden, Morgan, D. Morgan

CONFERENCE EXHIBIT HALL

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: 7:50 PM - 8:40 PM

Pathology Focused Conversations Between Veterinarians and Farriers: A Continuum of Interaction T E C H

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PERSONAL INFORMATION One registration per form. Please duplicate this form for additional registrants.

Pre-Registration Ends

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

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 CE Lectures  Saturday Lunch Buffet

 All Breaks  Saturday Dinner

 Cocktail Reception  Sunday Lunch Buffet

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

DINNER - 6:30 P.M. -8:00 P.M.

FloridaAEP

T E C H

1:35 p.m. 2:25 p.m.

Veterinary/Farrier Case Studies IV

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Morgan & Morgan

Anhidrosis: Review and Updates

Veterinary/Farrier Case Studies III

Functional Farriery in Veterinary Treatment Protocols Part II Morgan & Morgan

T E C H

11:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m.

3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. - Bingo Raffle & Drawing - Must Be Present to Win!

Functional Farriery in Veterinary Treatment Protocols Part I T E C H

McCue

Mallicote

Veterinary/Farrier Case Studies II

3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Break - Visit the Exhibit Hall

Clinical Cases in Equine Reproduction - Problem Mares

T E C H

Equine Endocrinology: Diagnostic Review and Case Discussion

10:10 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

11:50 a.m. - 1:35 p.m. - Complimentary Lunch

Managing Critical and Complicated Laminitis Cases T E C H

T E C H

Managing Foot Infections

Hindlimb Lameness in the Athletic Horse: The Proximal Suspensory Ligament Allen

Morgan & Morgan

January 20-22, 2017 • Ocala, Florida

 Entrance to Exhibit Hall  Cocktail Reception  All Breaks Saturday Lunch Buffet Saturday Dinner  Sunday Lunch Buffet

T E C H

REGISTRATION FORM A Proud Tradition of Quality Equine Practitioner Education

Spouse/Guest Registration Includes:

9:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. - Break - Visit the Exhibit Hall

Forelimb Lameness in the Athletic Horse: The Collateral Ligaments of the Coffin Joint

T E C H

3:50 p.m. 4:40 p.m.

*Medial Assymetrical Shoe

T E C H

11:50 a.m. - 1:35 p.m. Lunch

1:35 p.m. 2:25 p.m.

*Assymetrical Toe Shoe

*Onion Heel Shoe

9:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Break - Visit the Exhibit Hall

10:10 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

All Lectures held at the Hilton Ocala

General Assembly - 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

Navigating Farriery in a Veterinary Treatment Protocol

Every Practitioner Can Take Good Dental Radiographs Jack Easley

VET TECH

Packet Pick-up and Registration Desk Opens at 7:00 a.m.

Packet Pick-up and Registration Desk Opens at 7:00 a.m.

Proceedings One complimentary DVD copy with a link to the 54th Annual Ocala Equine Conference & Equine Foot Symposium proceedings will be provided to each registered attendee.

Additional copies may be purchased at the FAEP registration desk. The proceedings will be available on the web to registered conference attendees one week prior to, and during the conference. The FAEP will send email notification to registered attendees when proceedings are available.

T E C H

FARRIER

VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALL

S U N D AY - J A N U A R Y 2 2

The FAEP strongly recommends that you register in advance for the 54th Annual Ocala Equine Conference & Equine Foot Symposium. Registration is required for all aspects of the meeting. Your registration covers all CE sessions, access to the Exhibit Hall, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday, all breaks, social events, and conference proceedings. Advanced registrations are taken at the FAEP office until December 30, 2016. After this date, a late registration fee of $50.00 will be added to all registrations, including on-site registrations.

registration packet. It is your responsibility to document the sessions you attend and the number of hours you receive. (Separate certificates will be issued at the wet labs.)

VETERINARIAN

CE Lectures  All Breaks  Cocktail Reception Saturday Lunch Buffet Saturday Dinner  Sunday Lunch Buffet

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to make arrangements by contacting the FAEP office at (800) 992-3862 no later than December 30, 2016.

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Conference Registration Includes:

CONFERENCE HOST HOTEL HILTON OCALA 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474

www.hiltonocala.com Toll Free: (877) 602-4023 Telephone: (352) 854-1400 Fax: (352) 854-4010

■ Special Room Rates End December 30, 2016 ■ Reserve Your Room Today!

Call Group Reservations Department, (877) 602-4023 Request FAEP SPECIAL ROOM RATES $119 plus tax per night Single and Double Rooms $129 plus tax per night Triple and Quad Rooms

q $195.00

DVM StudentRegistration – CurrentlyenrolledinanAVMA-AccreditedVeterinaryCollege. q $195.00 School Attending ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Spouse/Guest Registration – Spouse registration allows entrance to the Exhibit hall, social events, lunch on Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Saturday. Spouses who wish to attend C.E. sessions must pay full registration fees.

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(Wet Lab Fees Include Lunch & Transportation to and from Wet Lab Venues)

Comprehensive Equine Dentistry Wet Lab

q Wet Lab with Conf. Reg. $895 q Wet Lab Only $1095

Comprehensive Equine Ultrasound Wet Lab q Wet Lab with Conf. Reg. $695

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GENERAL INFORMATION Name badges are required and will be checked at all conference functions. You must be a registered conference attendee to receive a badge. An attendee traveling with a spouse/guest who does not want to attend the CE sessions, may purchase a spouse/guest badge that allows the spouse/ guest to attend all other conference food and social events for a cost of $125. That cost also covers lunch on Saturday, Sunday and dinner on Saturday.

Confirmation

On-Site Registration

A confirmation of your registration will be mailed to your from the FAEP. Please contact us if any information in the confirmation is incorrect for timely correction of the error.

On-site registration will be available at the Hilton Ocala at the FAEP Registration Desk.

Cancellation Policy Cancellation deadline for a full refund of registration fees minus a $50 administrative charge is December 30, 2016. Cancellations should be submitted to the FAEP in writing and acknowledged by the above date to be eligible for a refund. Cancellations after December 30, 2016, and no-shows are not refundable.

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REGISTRATION HOURS Saturday, Jan. 21 Sunday, Jan. 22

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Continuing Education Hours Offering 42 hours of cutting-edge equineexclusive continuing education presented by 15 distinguished speakers.

Each 50-minute lecture is equal to one continuing education credit. Attendees may earn up to 26 credit hours.

Exhibit Hall The Exhibit Hall at the 54 Annual Ocala Equine Conference & Equine Foot Symposium will provide exhibitors and attendees with a dynamic networking showcase. It will be a hub of activity; providing a valuable opportunity to make contacts and to interact with industry representatives and other members of the equine veterinary medical care team. th

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS Saturday, Jan. 21 Sunday, Jan. 22

9:40 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.

For your convenience in recording your CE hours, one certificate will be included in your

HOST HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION Hotel Reservations A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Ocala located at 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474. The special room rates are $119.00, Single and Double and $129.00, Triple and Quad; plus applicable taxes.

Special extended stay arrangements have been made for the group rate to be available to attendees from January 19-27 subject to availability. To reserve your room today, call the Group Reservations Department at Hilton Ocala at (877) 602-4023. When making

your reservations, be sure to request the FAEP special room rates. The room block ends on December 30, 2016, so be sure to reserve your room to guarantee your stay at the Conference Host Hotel.

Air Transportation There are two nearby airport destinations for the FAEP’s 54th Annual Ocala Equine Conference & Equine Foot Symposium. One is the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) in Gainesville, Florida, located only 43 miles from the Hilton Ocala. The other is Orlando

8:00 a.m. 8:50 a.m.

International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, Florida, located 85 miles from the Hilton Ocala.

Airport/Ocala Shuttle Service A special FAEP group rate will be arranged with Shuttleliner of Ocala for those flying into the Orlando International Airport traveling to the Ocala Equine Conference.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR GUARANTEED SERVICE. Please call (352) 2379900 or visit www.shuttleliner.com to book your discounted conference transportation.

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8:50 a.m. 9:40 a.m.

The Changing Face of Equine Dentistry Jack Easley

T E C H

Morgan & Morgan

11:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m.

2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m.

Navigating Farriery in a Veterinary Treatment Protocol: Discussion and Q&A

Allen

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Pruritus: Causes and Control Strategies White

Dryden

Diagnostic Procedures in Dermatology

Dryden

Veterinary/Farrier Case Studies I T E C H

Treatment and Shoeing Strategies for Addressing Navicular Syndrome

White

Dryden

T E C H

Allen, Dryden, J. Morgan, D. Morgan

4:40 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Clinical Cases in Equine Reproduction - Placentas, Stallions and Foals McCue

T E C H

Morgan & Morgan

T E C H

T E C H

Mallicote

Principles of Infection Control

Allen, Dryden, J. Morgan, D. Morgan

Traub-Dargatz

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T E C H

2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m.

T E C H

Allen, Dryden, J. Morgan, D. Morgan

Marketing Equine Infection Control Management T E C H

Traub-Dargatz

3:50 p.m. 4:40 p.m.

T E C H

Allen, Dryden, Morgan, D. Morgan

CONFERENCE EXHIBIT HALL

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: 7:50 PM - 8:40 PM

Pathology Focused Conversations Between Veterinarians and Farriers: A Continuum of Interaction T E C H

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

DINNER - 6:30 P.M. -8:00 P.M.

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1:35 p.m. 2:25 p.m.

Veterinary/Farrier Case Studies IV

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Morgan & Morgan

Anhidrosis: Review and Updates

Veterinary/Farrier Case Studies III

Functional Farriery in Veterinary Treatment Protocols Part II Morgan & Morgan

T E C H

11:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m.

3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. - Bingo Raffle & Drawing - Must Be Present to Win!

Functional Farriery in Veterinary Treatment Protocols Part I T E C H

McCue

Mallicote

Veterinary/Farrier Case Studies II

3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Break - Visit the Exhibit Hall

Clinical Cases in Equine Reproduction - Problem Mares

T E C H

Equine Endocrinology: Diagnostic Review and Case Discussion

10:10 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

11:50 a.m. - 1:35 p.m. - Complimentary Lunch

Managing Critical and Complicated Laminitis Cases T E C H

T E C H

Managing Foot Infections

Hindlimb Lameness in the Athletic Horse: The Proximal Suspensory Ligament Allen

Morgan & Morgan

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REGISTRATION FORM A Proud Tradition of Quality Equine Practitioner Education

Spouse/Guest Registration Includes:

9:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. - Break - Visit the Exhibit Hall

Forelimb Lameness in the Athletic Horse: The Collateral Ligaments of the Coffin Joint

T E C H

3:50 p.m. 4:40 p.m.

*Medial Assymetrical Shoe

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11:50 a.m. - 1:35 p.m. Lunch

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*Assymetrical Toe Shoe

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9:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Break - Visit the Exhibit Hall

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All Lectures held at the Hilton Ocala

General Assembly - 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

Navigating Farriery in a Veterinary Treatment Protocol

Every Practitioner Can Take Good Dental Radiographs Jack Easley

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Packet Pick-up and Registration Desk Opens at 7:00 a.m.

Packet Pick-up and Registration Desk Opens at 7:00 a.m.

Proceedings One complimentary DVD copy with a link to the 54th Annual Ocala Equine Conference & Equine Foot Symposium proceedings will be provided to each registered attendee.

Additional copies may be purchased at the FAEP registration desk. The proceedings will be available on the web to registered conference attendees one week prior to, and during the conference. The FAEP will send email notification to registered attendees when proceedings are available.

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The FAEP strongly recommends that you register in advance for the 54th Annual Ocala Equine Conference & Equine Foot Symposium. Registration is required for all aspects of the meeting. Your registration covers all CE sessions, access to the Exhibit Hall, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday, all breaks, social events, and conference proceedings. Advanced registrations are taken at the FAEP office until December 30, 2016. After this date, a late registration fee of $50.00 will be added to all registrations, including on-site registrations.

registration packet. It is your responsibility to document the sessions you attend and the number of hours you receive. (Separate certificates will be issued at the wet labs.)

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Screwworm in Florida – An Infestation After Thirty Years Until a few months ago, screwworm had not been seen in the United States for a long time. On October 3, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shared information that the potentially deadly larvae was found in Key deer on Big Pine Key, Florida. Big Pine Key is a 9 square mile island in the Florida Keys, with a population of 5,032 residents, and is a part of Monroe County.

The information was circulated in Florida via a notice from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam, when he declared an agricultural state of emergency in Monroe County on October 3.

The USDA’s Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) laboratory in Ames, Iowa first confirmed a local infestation of New World Screwworm in Key deer which were in a wildlife refuge on Big Pine Key. This was the first local screwworm infestation in the United States in more than 30 years.

A release from Commissioner Putnam’s office called the infestation “potentially devastating” and “a grave threat to wildlife, livestock and domestic pets in Florida.” The release also said that although rare, it can infect humans, and that the Commissioner’s office was preparing to partner with federal, state and local-level agencies to eradicate the screwworm from the state and protect residents, animals and wildlife.

It has been reported that up to two months prior to the screwworm state of emergency being declared in Florida, other Key deer and some pets in the local area had exhibited signs of screwworm, but no testing was carried out in those cases.

Up to the present, some 7 confirmed cases have been reported by the USDA, including a pig and two cats on Big Pine Key, and a dog on No Name Key. One Key deer was isolated on No Name Key, and one on Munson Island. The other was a deer on Big Pine Key. No human or livestock cases have been reported.

How Screwworm Infects

The New World Screwworm are larvae. The adult screwworm fly is the size of a housefly, or slightly larger. It mates once in a lifetime and lays eggs on or near an open wound or the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose or ears of an animal. Eggs that hatch into larvae then feed on the animal’s tissue for five to seven days when they mature and tunnel into the ground to emerge later as adult flies that continue the screwworm cycle.

Screwworm feeding on the living tissue of animals that go untreated can be fatal, and that’s where the danger of infestation resides. When detected early, animals can be treated and fully recover.

New World screwworm has not been widely present in the United States, but can be found in most countries in South America, and five in the Caribbean.

Signs of Screwworm

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Screwworm Larva. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Heather Walden)

with larvae, including those caused by ticks, and in the case of deer, even when shedding an antler velvet. Newborn mammals can also become infested through the navel.

An obvious sign of screwworm infestation is a change in the appearance of a wound, which would gradually grow bigger and deeper as the maggots feed. The literature says that even if the wound looks small on the skin, there could be extensive infection beneath.

Livestock that is infected show signs of discomfort and may not eat well and produce less milk. They usually would seek shady or secluded areas away from the rest of the flock. If left untreated for seven to fourteen days, an infected animal may die.

When human become infected with screwworm, which is a rare occurrence, the wound site itches and causes discomfort.

Florida’s Response

Animal health and wildlife officials at the state and federal levels are working jointly to address the screwworm infestation in Monroe County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), and other partners are implementing aggressive control and surveillance measures to eradicate the screwworm.

The University of Florida is responding to the screwworm infestation by lending their expertise and resources to the fight to stop the infestation. Experts with the University’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and College of Veterinary Medicine (UF CVM) are assisting in educating ranchers, property owners and residents about the pest, and in the eradication efforts.

Eradication efforts include fly trapping to determine the extent of the infestation, release of sterile flies to eliminate the screwworm fly population, and disease surveillance to look for additional cases in animals.

An initial goal to keep infestation from spreading to new areas, entailed setting up an Animal Check Zone which extends south from mile marker 91. Animals traveling north from the area must be health checked at an interdiction station located at mile marker 106.

In addition to the check zone, residents who have warmblooded animals (pets, livestock, etc.) should watch their animals carefully and report any potential cases to 1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352); or non-Florida residents should call (850) 410-3800. Visitors to the area should ensure any pets that are with them are also checked, in order to prevent the spread of this infestation.

Resources veterinarians can use to assist clients and personnel in understanding more about the New World Screwworm infestation in Florida may be accessed from the following: • FDACS/USDA screwworm public information poster: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/content/download/72468/ 1913696/screwworm_poster.pdf • FreshFromFlorida.com to find out more information about the Screwworm and sign up for the daily update. The site even has an area where residents can submit photos if they suspect their animals might be infested with screwworm.

One Month In – Update dated November 2, 2016 New Findings of Screwworm

 USDA, National Veterinary Services Laboratories, in Ames Iowa has confirmed six cases of screwworm since infestation was first detected.

 Positive sample #1 collected from a Key deer on Big Pine Key 9/29/16. Confirmed 9/30/16.

 Positive sample #2 collected from dog on No Name Key 9/19/16. Confirmed 10/6/16.

 Positive sample #3 collected from a pig euthanized on Big Pine Key 10/12/16.

 Positive sample #4 collected from a cat on Big Pine Key, Confirmed on 10/19/16.

 Positive sample #5 collected from a cat on Big Pine Key, Confirmed on 10/25/16.

 Positive sample #6 collected from a Key deer on No Name Key, Confirmed on 10/25/16.

 Positive sample #7 collected from a Key deer on Munson Island, Confirmed on 10/27/16.  While early detection is treatable in domestic pets, wildlife can pose unique challenges. For more information regarding the Key deer, please call (305) 470-6863, option 7.

Eradication Program Report

 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services has been working with wildlife veterinarians to evaluate and select treatments to prevent healthy Key deer from becoming infested by screwworm, and to treat deer in the early stages of infestation. Deer are being marked with non-toxic paint to identify those who have been treated and treatments will continue until screwworm infestations have subsided. For more information, please call (305) 470-6863, option 7.  The release of sterile flies includes the following Keys: Big WWW.FVMA.ORG |

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Pine Key, Big Torch Key, City of Marathon, Middle Torch Key, Little Torch Key, Cudjoe Key, Ramrod Key, No Name Key, Little Pine Key, Sugarloaf Key and Summerland Key - 87 total sterile fly releases have been completed throughout these Keys.  FDACS established an animal health check point at mile marker 106. Travelers moving north with pets, small animals or livestock must stop to get a free check for signs of screwworm.

Early detection is key, and this disease can be treated.

 To date, 2,851 animals have been checked at the health check point - 2,614 dogs, 103 chickens, 100 cats, 10 horses, 17 birds (Parrots), 2 rabbits, 1 ape, 2 raccoons, 1 snake, and 1 rodent have had health checks completed at the check point with no signs of screwworm.  In partnership with USDA, FDACS is working on enhanced surveillance in order to determine the spread of the New World Screwworm pest.

Trade Restrictions

 Georgia:  No permit is required.  All animals leaving the Screwworm Quarantined Area in the Florida Keys and traveling to Georgia will be required to:

• Obtain a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI or Health Certificate)

• Provide the following veterinary statement on the CVI: “The animals listed on this Certificate of Veterinary Inspection have been examined by me and found to be free of Screwworm”

 For more information, please visit the Georgia Department of Agriculture website at: http://agr.georgia.gov/ animal-health.aspx  Utah:

 Requires additional regulations, an additional statement for OCVI and additional inspections performed on all animals entering Utah from Florida.  For more information, see: http://ag.utah.gov/home/ news/631-new-world-screwworm-travel-restrictions.html  Following is a list of countries with import restrictions on any country where Screwworm is present. These restrictions were in place prior to Screwworm infestation in the United States.

 Cattle - Guatemala

 Breeding Cattle - Lebanon and Nicaragua

 Dairy Cattle – Jordan

 Sheep/Goats – Cuba

 Horses - New Zealand-Horses may not originate from or move through a control area for screwworm within 21 days prior to export.

 Horses - Australia-The United States must have been officially free of screwworm for 12 months prior to export.

 Horses - Hong Kong requires a “vector protected stable” or treatment with repellent/insecticide- This restriction does not preclude USDA from endorsing any export veterinary health certificate for temporary horses from the United States.  USDA is already reaching out to the countries on this list that the United States trades with to communicate that the infestation is small, and we have implemented an aggressive eradication program. With this outreach, USDA is seeking waivers to allow trade to continue.

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PRACTICE GOT A QUESTION? THE FVMA CAN HELP.

One of the benefits of membership in the FVMA is our Helpline, (800) 992-3862, available to members daily, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Our Helpline also provides insight to the FVMA staff, of the challenges and concerns of our members.

In this feature we will highlight topics from the questions we received in preceding weeks, in an effort to keep our members up-to-date on current concerns as well as regulatory and legislative changes.

QUESTION:

I am a large animal veterinarian, and recently, I purchased the "blue sky" portion of another large animal veterinarian’s mobile practice. Can his client list and records be included in the intangible assets?

Clients obviously would have their right to choose whether or not to transfer their accounts to my practice. The seller has suggested having a company extract the information and records from his software program and install this information into our software program.

Is this legal? Who will then be responsible for transferring records to another clinic should they chose not to use us?

Bottom line, can we legally acquire medical records through a purchase without the consent of clients?

A: The best way to do this is if the selling veterinarian is retiring or leaving the area. In that case, the selling vet can send a letter to all his/her clients notifying them that he/she is retiring/leaving the area; that the practice has been sold to Dr. so and so, and that the records will be available and maintained by Dr. so and so. That is a variation on the rule below.

61G18-18.0015 Medical Records; Relocating or Terminating Practice; Retention and Disposition.

(1) Every veterinarian or entity licensed pursuant to Chapter 474, Florida Statutes, who terminates practice or relocates practice and is no longer available to patients or clients, shall retain medical records pertaining to patients for at least a period of 3 years after the date of last entry.

(2) No later than one month after the veterinarian or entity terminates practice or relocates practice and is no longer available to patients or clients, the veterinarian or entity shall cause to be published in the newspaper of greatest general circulation in the county where the veterinarian or entity resided or practiced, a notice indicating to the owners of the patients of said veterinarian or entity that the medical records are available to the owners of the patients or their duly constituted representative from a specific person at a specific location.

There is no legal way for one veterinarian to provide what is otherwise confidential information to another veterinarian without the client’s consent. An exception is when one vet consults with another vet, or transfers records to a subsequent treating vet. In that case, the

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client’s formal authorization is not required because it is assumed.

If the selling/relocating vet transfers the records under the rule, then the second vet becomes the custodian. The second vet can then send letters to the clients stating that he/she has the records, that he/she will be available to provide services or transfer copies to the vet of the client’s choice.

QUESTION:

A member has a client with Alzheimer’s whose pet needs treatment. The client has a caregiver to whom the vet has been told to present questions to, and who is in charge of scheduling regarding the pet. The client’s son, who is out of state, has power of attorney, and the client’s finances are managed by a group. Please advise on who the clinic should receive consent from regarding treatment, whether in normal circumstances or in an emergency situation, and whether the clinic needs any specific documentation from that person regarding treatment of the pet, and who should be addressed on issues re: cost and payment?

A: I would reach out to the son, with a copy to the caregiver, and get the son to authorize a specific procedure and any future emergency procedures.

The definition of emergency procedure is any procedure that is necessary to address any sudden injury or illness that may cause death or significant suffering to the animal if untreated. The emergency procedure shall be no greater than what is sufficient to treat or stabilize the animal, pending further authorization.

QUESTION:

Who does a pet owner contact, if they have followed the steps in the pet lemon law concerning contacting the dealer who sold them the pet, and the dealer refuses to uphold their portion of the law?

A: If the pet owner and a dealer are unable to reach agreement after the pet owner has followed the steps prescribed in the pet lemon law, the buyer has the following available recourses: 1. Initiate court action to recover or obtain reimbursement of veterinary expenses, refund or

exchange.

2. File a complaint for violation of Florida Chapter 828.29 with law enforcement.

3. File a complaint with the Department of Agriculture Consumer Services Division of Consumer Services.

Instructions can be accessed by calling 1 (800) 435-7352 or online at www.800helpfla.com.

QUESTION:

The current owner on record of a patient was Baker Acted (Ex-parte). The mom who was formerly listed on the account as an owner, wishes to avoid any issue with her daughter visiting the hospital and requesting the dog. This past week, the daughter visited a few times when the patient was boarding and wanted to see the pet. The mother requested that she be allowed to visit the pet but not to be allowed to take the pet home.

What is our legal position, given that we have paperwork showing Ex-parte action taken by mother and acted on by Law Enforcement, and we have reason to believe the patient may not be safe with daughter based on behavior and past history? And can we switch the name on the account without getting the daughter's (current listed owner) signature?

What steps do we need to take for us to be able to legally change the name?

A: Because most animals do not have formal paperwork to demonstrate title, the ownership is presumed under the circumstances. A person that shows up with the pet is presumed to be the owner and the vet is not required to inquire further. Even if a person shows up with a pet that is subsequently wanded and a microchip shows someone else registered, the vet is still entitled to presume the person with custody of the animal and willing to pay for care, to be the rightful owner.

Under the stated circumstances, the vet can assume that the mother (who now has custody and is willing to pay for care) to be the owner and can change the record accordingly.

This is an opinion, and cannot guarantee that the daughter may not sue. The hospital may also wish to assess the risk management considerations in continuing to have a veterinarian-client-patient relationship under the circumstances described.

QUESTION:

How can I dispose of old X-ray films?

A: X-rays contain residual levels of silver after developing,

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and is a source of hazardous waste. Before disposing of these negatives, contact a film recycling contractor for reclamation of the residual silver and the film.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) maintains a list of companies identified as providing reclamation, recovery and recycling services which we reproduce below.

By providing this list, the FDEP does not imply that the companies are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and users of the list are responsible for assuring that products, equipment or services comply with the requirements of local, state and federal law.

A more complete list of silver and waste film recyclers, including companies in other regions of the United States, can be obtained by calling FDEP at (850) 245-8723.

Action Metals & Refining East-West Industrial Park Blvd. #3 West Highway 50 Clermont, FL 32711 Phone: (407) 877-2004 Intervent Recycling 4045 U.S. Hwy 301 North P.O. Box 2177 Dade City, FL 33526-2177 Phone: (800) 621-6102

Chemical Pollution Control 3428 SW 15th Street Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Phone: (954) 480-9999 Photographic Waste Control 1943 High Street Longwood, FL 32750 Phone: (407) 328-9651

FDEP District Offices and the Tallahassee office offer technical assistance, fact sheets and other publications on hazardous waste regulations. A good contact in the Department of Environmental Protection is Glen Perrigan, (850) 245-8749; email: glen.perrigan@dep.state.fl.us.

FDEP Information Line Phone: (800) 741-4DEP Fax: (850) 245-8810 Bureau of Solid and Hazardous Waste Phone: (850) 245-8707

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FIV VACCINE – IS THERE AN ISSUE?

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or fifteen years, administering FIV vaccine to cats to pro‑ tect them against feline immunodeficiency syndrome has been a commonly accepted protocol in veterinary practice in Florida, but the FVMA recently received queries about new guidelines that members may not be aware of.

FVMA investigation into the matter turned up the 2013 report from the Association of American Feline Practitioners, (AAFP) endorsed by the International Society of Feline Medicine and published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, which recommends that FIV vaccine be treated differently than it had been.

The 2013 AAFP Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel Report is the most recent guidelines developed by the Feline Vaccination Advi‑ sory Panel of the AAFP, to provide practical recommendations to

help clinicians select appropriate vaccination schedules for feline patients based on risk assessment. The recommendations rely on published data as much as possible, as well as consensus of a mul‑ tidisciplinary panel of experts in immunology, infectious disease, internal medicine and clinical practice.

The AAFP Advisory Panel categorizes feline vaccines into core vaccines and non-core vaccines, and the 2013 Report has revised which vaccines are considered core and non-core. It downplays the FIV Vaccine.

Core vaccines are those that are recommended for all cats.

Non-core vaccines are those that should be administered to cats in specific risk categories on the basis of an individual risk/ben‑ efit assessment. The FIV vaccine falls in the non-core vaccines category of the AAFP guidelines.

Taken from the 2013 AAFP Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel Report.

The full report of the AAFP Feline Advisory Panel Report may be downloaded from the internet at: http://jfm.sagepub.com/content/15/9/785.full.pdf+html In a Disease Information Fact Sheet accompanying the 2013 AAFP report, the advisory panel recommends the FIV vaccine for cats that are at high risk of exposure. **The advisory panel advises that vaccination against FIV is considered non-core but could be recommended for cats at high risk of exposure, such as outdoor cats or cats living with FIVinfected cats. One expert panel recommends against use of the vaccine until further evaluation of vaccine efficacy against field strains is performed and test interference is resolved. When FIV vaccination is appropriate, a three-dose primary series is administered, with the first dose given as early as 8 weeks of 26 | FVMA ADVOCATE

age. Annual revaccination is recommended subsequent to the initial series if the risk of infection continues.** The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UF CVM) has adopted the guidelines of the AAFP, and the FIV vaccine is not currently in UF’s suggested vaccine protocol Michael Schaer, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, Emeritus Professor of UF CVM told the FVMA the FIV vaccine never took off in some sectors because of concern about strain variations of the virus that the vaccine did not target.

Meanwhile, Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, of Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the college, confirms to us that UF follows the AAFP vaccination guidelines. Dr. Levy, herself a member of the advisory panel which formulated the 2013 guidelines, told the FVMA she thought that the manufacturing company, Boehringer

vaccine mainly due to cost, as not enough of the vaccine was selling, and to continue to manufacture it would result in significant losses.

Background

Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., would discontinue the distribution of the FIV vaccine in the US, which will pretty soon make it a non-issue.

When reached for clarification, Boehringer’s Florida Regional Manager, Sean Rogers, said the company sent a letter earlier this year its customers that the company planned on discontinuing the product. Boehringer made the decision to discontinue their FIV

The vaccine for FIV became commercially available after it was developed in the early 2000’s. It has been found to induce antibodies as well as cell-mediated responses. Studies of the currently available vaccine conducted by the inventor or manufacturer have demonstrated efficacy when vaccinated cats were challenged with subtypes A and B. One independent study showed that the vaccine was not able to protect cats when they were challenged by a subtype A field strain from the United Kingdom.

The AAFP informs that while it offers some protection to some cats at high risk, its use remains controversial and it is listed as noncore or not recommended by the major vaccine advisory groups.

Another very important concern is that current screening testing methods cannot reliably distinguish naturally infected from vaccinated cats.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS RELIEF VETERINARIANS

STATE WIDE RELIEF VET. Small Animal/Exotics experience. English and Spanish proficient. 30 years plus private practice experience. 786-2582688 email at: docvetmena@gmail.com (Exp. Issue 5/16:ID #15333) RELIEF VETERINARIAN FOR PALM BEACH, BROWARD COUNTIES. Previous long time practice owner. Contact Randy Feld DVM at rfelddvm@gmail.com or call 781-572-2437. (Exp. Issue 5/16:ID #24253) RELIEF OR PART-TIME VETERINARIAN AVAILABLE IN THE TAMPA AREA: 30 years of experience as a practice owner. Enjoy surgery and working with people, small animal only. Call Dr. Joe Priest at (813) 2305998 or email priestdvm@gmail.com. (Exp. Issue 5, 6/16 & 1/17:ID #1289) RELIEF VET: 1977 MSU Grad, Lakeland, Florida – Will travel, Good medical Surgical Skills, Booking December 2016 – May 2017.

Call Dr. Michael Lifsey (517) 803-7737 or mlife3737@gmail.com (Exp. Issue 5 & 6/16; ID #628) EXPERIENCED VETERINARIAN AVAILABLE: for Cape Coral-Ft. Myers surrounding areas. Former practice owner Del Prado Pine Island Pet Vet. Available for medical and routine office call procedures. I am experienced in abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, in house blood chemistry and advanced dentistry. Contact Dr. Jim Sharp 810-5333598 or vetseanarian@comcast.net (Exp. Issue 5&6/16; ID #5121) EXPERIENCED SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARIAN AVAILABLE: St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Indian River and Martin counties. R. A. Swiezy, DVM – (772) 418-1939 (Exp. Issue 4, 5 & 6/16; ID #26336)

ASSOCIATES WANTED

OVERNIGHT EMERGENCY DVM NEEDED IN BEAUTIFUL PORTLAND, OREGON AREA. St. Francis 24 Hour Animal Hospital is busy, six-doctor, 24-hour small animal practice located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in Vancouver, WA--just across the river from Portland OR. The area offers a low cost of living with great outdoor activities, proximity to Portland’s culture and restaurants.

We provide general care, as well as emergency and critical services for all small animals. Experience preferred, but we will consider a confident new grad. Overnight (9pm-9am) shift available. In-house labs, digital radiography, ECG, ultrasound, infusion pumps, oxygen cage. Excellent compensation/benefits, including 401k and paid CE. More info: www.stfrancis24hr.com. Submit resumes to jobs@vetrecruiting.com. (Exp. Issue 5/16:ID #2833) THE JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY has several openings for passionate, highly skilled, and experienced veterinarians. We are a nationally recognized no-kill shelter offering pet adoptions, humane education for adults and youth, low-cost veterinary care, behavior assistance, and other lifesaving programs. As a JHS veterinarian, you will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art clinic and brand new shelter (under construction now). If you are interested in joining our team, please visit www.jaxhumane.org/jobs.

(Exp. Issue 5/16:ID #33289) ER DVM WANTED, BRADENTON, FL: Bradenton Veterinary Emergency is looking to add a full time ER veterinarian to our awesome team! We are located very close to the beautiful Gulf beaches on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. We see a wide variety of cases and have specialists available for referral within 40-60 minutes (20-50 miles) and many available for consult any time. Our area also has a pet ambulance service that makes transfers to the family vets or specialists seamless! We have the latest in house IDEXX blood machines, doppler blood pressure monitoring, ultrasound, digital radiography with the ability to send out for specialist consult, fresh frozen plasma, antivenin, fully equipped surgical suite, and a fantastic support staff. Ashley Kanzler, DVM BradentonERVet@gmail.com 941-932-0412 (Exp. Issue 5/16:ID #6150) VETERINARIAN NEEDED FOR SMALL ANIMAL GROUP IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. We are well equipped with ultrasound, in house labs, surgical and therapeutic lasers, dental x-rays and a great staff to help you. New graduates considered. Compensation based on experience. Full or part-time and Mentorship given. Email

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centralfloridavets@yahoo.com (Exp. Issue 5&6/16; ID #17580)

GULF GATE ANIMAL HOSPITAL - SEEKING VETERINARIAN PART TIME OR FULL TIME. We are a well-established high quality small animal hospital Sarasota. Experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for veterinary medicine a must... This individual should possess superior skills in general soft tissue surgery and a strong background in internal medicine. All interested in this position, please contact Jeanette Cole @ drjdcole@comcast.net, or send your CV and cover letter to Gulf Gate Animal Hospital www.sarasotavet.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #25874) Well established 2 doctor SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE IN ENGLEWOOD FL IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED DVM OR NEW GRAD to join our team. Englewood is a quaint Gulf Coast seaside town with beautiful beaches and amazing sunsets, but we are growing rapidly.

We are centrally located between two major cities with many outdoor activities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. We are an easy going practice that makes sure our 4 legged and 2 legged clients leave our office happy.

Our new Associate should have an outgoing and engaging manner with our clients and a pleasant and respectful manner with our staff. If you would like to wake up to sunshine and palm trees, go to a job that is both fun and fulfilling and live in a community with a home town feel, this is the job for you. Compensation is straight salary or percent of gross commensurate with experience. Send resumes via fax to 941473-9193 or email to sunnybrookanimalhospital@gmail.com.

You may also mail them to Sunnybrook Animal Hospital Attn: Sherri 4089 South Access Rd Englewood, FL 34224 or call 941-474-6393.

(Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #26858) FULL TIME ASSOCIATE OR RELIEF VETERINARIAN NEEDED at a busy Veterinary Hospital in Lakeland, Florida. We are well equipped with in house labs, ultrasound, digital x-ray, surgical and therapeutic lasers. We are fully staffed with friendly and dedicated employees.

Please, communicate by asking for Rhonda, using the office phone 863-859-9485. Or email irelanvet@gmail.com. or 863-398-6182 cell phone. (Exp. Issue 4, 5 & 6/16; ID #28422) VETERINARIAN NEEDED FT OR PT: Fox and Friends Animal Hospital in Sun City Center Fl. is seeking a veterinarian. We are located in Hillsborough County approximately 30 minutes south of Tampa near the Tampa Bay beaches, fishing, golfing, etc. A newly built free standing building 6 years old. Hours of operations are Monday to Friday 8am5pm, Saturday 8am-12pm. Please call 813-633-2443, fax 813-633-8084 or email foxandfriendsah@gmail.com (attention Dr. Steven Fox, Anne or Amanda) (Exp. Issue 4&5/16; ID #11141) ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN WANTED - SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL NEAR ST. AUGUSTINE, FL: Modern hospital with digital radiograph, ultrasound, AviMark electronic records, in-house diagnostics, new surgery and anesthesia equipment. We practice quality medicine and surgery in a family friendly environment. Excellent clients and balanced work weeks make for an enjoyable working environment.

Send resume to lisaspringer777@gmail.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #35405) ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN – AAHA ACCREDITED HOSPITAL – 2 TO 4 DAYS / WEEK – DUNEDIN, FLORIDA AAHA Accredited Animal Hospital…Are you currently working in a well-equipped, AAHA Accredited animal hospital with a friendly competent staff and compliant clients?

Would you like to…? We have a small practice in Dunedin, Fl. and are adding a 5th associate between now and January 2017. Our doctor staff currently works between 2 and 4 days per week.

Full-time (4 days, ~40 hours, per week) associates receive 4 paid days (~1 week) off per year. We are an AAHA accredited hospital and each associate receives a generous CE allowance to pursue their veterinary medical interests.

Location…We are located in beautiful Dunedin, FL. Beautiful Beaches (Clearwater and Dunedin) are only about 10 minutes away. This area offers a relaxed atmosphere, great restaurants, cultural events, outdoor activities and one of the best rated airports in the United States. We are ~thirty minutes from most Tampa and St Petersburg activities.

Family…North Pinellas County (Dunedin, Palm Harbor, East Lake, etc.) is a great place to raise a family. We have "A" rated public schools, numerous charter and private schools are available for your children.

North Pinellas County is in the top 25% of the safest places to live in the USA. Hospital Amenities…10,000 SF hospital & kennel, Dental Suite with digital dental x-rays, therapy laser, large format Sedecal digital x-ray, Ultrasound, CBC, chemistries, etc.

Working environment...We are AAHA accredited, open 7-days a week and do our best to provide quality medical care to pets in a friendly home-town animal hospital. Doctor’s schedules are flexible with opportunities to rearrange days if necessary to accommodate personal needs. NOTE: We offer the best medical care for each pet.

Compensation…We pay by the day. Work more days – get paid more!

Full-time associates are employees, not 1099 (hospital pays all FICA taxes). Salary is competitive, or a little better. Any benefits can be discussed and built into individual doctor contracts.

Requirements...• Friendly outgoing personality • High level of clinical competency • Desire to provide only the best care for each patient • Ability to engage clients and staff while working within a friendly team environment Questions...Email me today and we will arrange a convenient time to answer your questions. John Hodges, DVM dvm4u2@gmail.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #28265) ASSOCIATE WANTED – OCALA, FL We are seeking a highly energetic and motivated individual to become part of our tight knit team. We have a progressive, very busy small animal practice in Ocala, Florida and are adding a 5th associate. Three of our vets have over 14 years or more of experience and enjoy mentoring new or recent graduates.

They also bounce ideas and concerns regarding cases off each other.

The primary purpose of this practice is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients, and to offer the best possible service to our clients.

Location…We are located in beautiful Ocala, FL. Our location is centrally located in the state. We are about thirty minutes from Gainesville’s UF Vet School and around an hour from the beaches on either coast and to the theme parks in Orlando and Tampa. Ocala is a great place to raise a family. We have "A" rated public schools, numerous charter and private schools are available for your children. There are also several different springs, rivers and lakes to enjoy throughout the year. We also have a civic theatre, events such as FAFO festival (Fine Arts For Ocala Festival). If a bigger city is more your style; commuting from Gainesville is an option.

Hospital Amenities…6,500 SF hospital & kennel, Surgical Suite, Dental Suite with digital dental x-rays, therapy laser, digital x-ray, Ultrasound, endoscope, Tono pen, Doppler blood pressure, CBC, chemistries, we are paperless and are using Avimark software, etc. Take a look at our hospital and Tour our beautiful practice Working environment...We promote a family atmosphere, open MonFri 7:30-6 and 7:30-12p Sat and closed on Sundays. We do our best to provide quality medical care to pets in a friendly home-town animal hospital. Doctor’s schedules are set with opportunities to be flexible if necessary to accommodate personal needs.

Our practice routinely workup and treat many challenging medicine, surgery and dental cases. We have an amazing team of well-trained client care specialists, technical and assistant staff as well as a full time practice manager. Many of our team members have been with the practice for five years or longer. Click to meet our team. We strive to provide caring, competent and cutting edge care and maintain a robust well-care program.

We enjoy frequent referrals from nearby clinics and have a close relationship with the small animal hospital at the University of Florida for us to refer cases, as well as specialist centers in Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville (all are less than 120 miles away). We have in-clinic consultations for echocardiograms with board certified cardiologists twice monthly.

Hours, Compensation & Onboarding…Salary is based on production, with total compensation equal to 20% of production. Our doctor staff currently work four days during the week and two flexible Saturdays a month. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Including- Vacation (Full-time associates receive 9 paid work days off per year), Healthcare, 401k, and CE. We also pay AVMA dues & FVMA dues, PLIT insurance, and DEA license when due. Our DVMs are available for consults throughout the day to make sure our new associate has plenty of resources for case help. Training timelines depend on

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the associate’s. We want the best for our new associate as well as our patients so our senior technicians are assigned to work closely with our new hires to help with the case flow and charges.

Requirements…• Friendly outgoing personality • High level of clinical competency • Desire to provide only the best care for each patient • Ability to engage clients and staff while working within a friendly team environment • Experienced team player with high ethical values.

• Must be able to work in a fast paced setting while practicing quality medicine. • US Resident • Current state DVM license Questions...Email your resume and include a good contact time for a phone interview and any questions you may have.

Jennifer.tcah@gmail.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #10780) VETFIELD ANIMAL HOSPITAL IS LOOKING TO FILL A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN to join our energetic and goal orientated team. Vetfield is a growing small animal/ exotic practice located in sunny Sunrise - Florida. We operate in a state of the art facility & also work with two mobile units for house calls (no two days are alike).

Our staff includes a positive and well experienced cohesive team that our clientele admires greatly. We're proud to utilize the latest in medical equipment such as Therapeutic Laser, Digital X-Ray, in-house diagnostic blood machine to name a few and we're always continuing to strive to improve by way of continuing education and open-mindedness from our colleagues input. We also partner with multiple Board Certified specialist who consult and perform operations on site.

South Florida is a great place to be live and we're centrally located to the beaches, fishing, boating, golfing, airports and world class shopping and dining. We're excited to find a great mutual fit and If you would like to be part of a thriving team with limitless potential that prides itself to provide the top level of of care, then we're waiting for you!

Vetfield Animal Hospital offers a competitive income with performance bonuses & CE/licensing allowance.

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter expressing their interest to Rahman Saleh, Hospital Administrator, at rahman@vetfield.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #17406) PROGRESSIVE, GROWING SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE IS SEEKING AN ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN. Patient medicine and client communication skills required. Significant surgical experience preferred, but not required. Salary commensurate with experience. For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Salary: Open Type & Experience Level: Part Time or Full Time - Any experience level considered Species: Canine, Feline Function: Veterinarian Employment Type: Private Practice Category: Private Practice Preferred Education: DVM or equivalent. Contact info: Teresa Jackson, practice manager, Phone number: (954) 565-1896.

E-mail: info@Arborpethospital.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #2015) SCARBROUGH ANIMAL HOSPITAL IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA IS SEEKING A PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN to grow with our busy 2nd generation family owned practice. We have an extremely loyal client base and a highly dedicated team, offering up-front high quality and affordable care. Will require 3-4 days per week and some weekends. Will include Continuing Education (CE) opportunities. Salary based on experience; completion of internship preferred, but not required. Please contact Dr. Drew Scarbrough at (954) 749-9400 and/or e-mail resume to DrDrew@sah-sunrise.com.

(Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #4647) PLANTATION ANIMAL CLINIC IN CRYSTAL RIVER IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE. We are an established busy small animal practice.We strive to provide our clients with excellent medicine and compassion. Benefits include: paid vacation, CE, 401k with profit sharing. Please send resume to Dr Tammy Barron at plantationac@yahoo.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #28192) DR. PHILLIPS ANIMAL HOSPITAL/WINDERMERE VETERINARY SERVICES We are a well established, small animal, privately owned single doctor practice. We are looking for an experienced associate veterinarian to help expand our availability to clientele. We have two hospitals located in the Central Florida area, one in Windermere near Walt Disney World and the other in Dr. Phillips near International Drive . This practice has an excellent reputation for quality and compassionate

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care. The doctors and staff enjoy a friendly environment . We provide after hours emergency care at our Dr. Phillips office as well as weekend hours at both clinics. A typical work week will be around 40 hours.

Salary: Starting at $75,000 based on experience + bonus sharing Qualifications included: • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. • Preferably 3-5 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill. • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation with colleagues and clients Job Type: Full-time; Required education: Doctorate Required license or certification: Florida Veterinary License Contact via email bilal_qasim1@yahoo.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #3877) TYVY PET IS LOOKING FOR A VET! Are you interested in moving your practice? Or, having a satellite location? We may be the place for you. Our benefits include: turn key vet facility, 12,000 sq. ft. stateof-the-art building with a 2,000 sq. ft. fully equipped vet center, daycare and boarding dogs and cats, high traffic area, large clientele.

Interested? Visit or call us! 4752 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33614 or 248-884-3014. (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #35345) VETS HEART PETS IS HIRING ASSOCIATE VETERINARIANS to join our small family of 3 hospitals in the Austin area! Our hospitals are clean, modern and progressive. If you would like to work for a practice that has a great reputation in the community, is dedicated to client education, and quality, low-stress medicine, a Vets Heart Pets hospital may be the place for you. Our compassionate doctors, friendly team, and supportive management lend to our growth and great reputation with clients in the Austin area. We offer competitive pro-sal, health insurance, 401K, paid time off without commission deficits, CE, reimbursements for licenses, dues, prof. liab ins., and more.

Email: info@southparkaustin.com Vets Heart Pets is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #35296)

VET TECHNICIANS & STAFF

SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY CLINIC IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA SEEKING FULL TIME VETERINARY TECHNICIAN with minimum two years’ experience. Desire conscientious work ethics, out-going personality, quality sales performance, motivated and trustworthy person. TECHNICAL skills a MUST. Resume to Cindydawson@Edgewooddvm.com. (Exp. Issue 5/16:ID #516) VETERINARY TECHNICIAN / NURSE, RECEPTIONIST, KENNEL TECH, GROOMER: Positions available for new Small Animal Veterinary Hospital opening in the Wellington/Royal Palm/Loxahatchee area. Our practice will strive to provide superior service and compassionate care to meet the needs of all clients and their pets, maintaining the highest standards of Veterinary Medicine and Ethics. We expect our hires to be team oriented and to have driving passion for Animals and Veterinary Medicine. Applicants must have effective communication skills, be presentable, timely, outgoing and friendly. Prior experience minimum 2 years, Certification is preferred. Background check and drug test.

To apply send a Resume to anzervets@outlook.com and state the position for which you are applying, as well as your availability and salary expectations. (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #5533) VETERINARY ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN FOR PART-TIME / FULL-TIME POSITIONS: Small Animal Veterinary Hospital near St. Augustine, FL seeking Veterinary Assistant/Technician for Parttime / Full-time positions. Must be familiar with in-house lab testing, electronic medical records and have good computer skills. Formal or on-the-job training in veterinary technology is desirable. Send resume to lisaspringer777@gmail.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #35405)

PRACTICE FOR SALE OR LEASE

MOBILE PET VACCINATION COMPANY, TAMPA, FL. AREA Work for yourself. This mobile pet vaccination service has been providing mobile vaccine clinics to the Tampa Bay, FL for over 9 years.

It operates approximately 45 days per year per mobile hospital and has annual revenues just over $300,000. Mobile animal hospital vehicles are in excellent condition. Owner is willing to help with the transition.

Company: • Nine year old mobile pet vaccination company • Well-

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established website and web presence • Currently only operating within the Tampa Bay area. • Operates approximately 45 days per mobile hospital per year Mobile Hospitals: • Two (2) Florida licensed mobile animal hospitals (setup as vaccination clinics) • Each has two 15,000 BTU rooftop air conditioning units • 7kw Onan generator with outlets and fluorescent lighting • Exterior body wall is aluminum, no rusting • Flat exterior walls with room for large graphic signage • Interior floor is aluminum for easy cleanup with no odors • Sliding aluminum door separates hospital from driving compartment • Permanently mounted aluminum steps with handrails • Interior walls are cabinet grade laminate with Formica finish • Insulation in most exterior walls • Electronic floor scale • Backup camera • Refrigerator • Over 14 ft of counter space with storage under • Sink with fresh water tank • Gray water tank and discharge port Design and Construction: • Interior layout designed for functionality by user veterinarian • Construction by local cabinet shop and licensed building contractor Potential Expansion: • Add additional vaccination clinic days • Add additional services to vaccination clinic days • Expand operations to include more traditional well-pet mobile animal hospital services • Operating as mobile animal hospitals within Florida has many advantages over operating as a limited service vaccination clinic.

For additional information, please request a confidentiality agreement by email, sign it and return by email. Shortly thereafter someone will contact you. Email: dvm4u2@gmail.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #28265) VETERINARY PRACTICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Built out complete.

Ready to go. No equipment included. Approximately 2300 sq ft.

Beautiful beach location: 16701 Gulf Blvd, North Reddington Beach, Fl. 33708 Very nice and clean with lots of green space. $3200 mo. 375 sq ft available for grooming salon. Contact: John Mead 727-345-2872 (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #22660) CLINIC FOR SALE-ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA (one of the best cities in the USA). Fully equipped 2 exam rooms; prep/surgery/with everything you need to start scheduling appointments: laser; anesthesia; surgery tables; pulse oximeters; surgical packs; x-ray machine; endoscopes; cbcchem machines newish; stainless tables exam autoclave; microscopes; exam lights; surgery lights; ss cages; too much to list. Professional plaza in middle of everything and no other vets for miles. $60,000 OBO 727492-1831 Dr C. (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #1410) JACKSONVILLE VETERINARY PRACTICE FOR SALE Well Established Veterinary Practice for Sale. Jacksonville – FL. Gross $435,147 with profit of $107,215. 2000 SF of space includes 3 exam rooms, 1 surgical room, Kennels and grooming area. Lenders willing to lend up to 100% Call 904-725-7677 (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #35446) ZEPHYRHILLS FL, WELL ESTABLISHED SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL, & REAL ESTATE FOR SALE at appraisal values. Seller financing with very little down. Frank 407-529-5651. (Exp. Issue 5&6/16; ID #28095) FOR SALE: 24/7 Emergency and Continuous care animal hospital located in Pembroke Pines about 10 miles from downtown Ft Lauderdale. Opened in the mid 1970’s, it is the first EC only facility featured in Veterinary Economics magazine for hospital design and the second accepted by AAHA as an Accredited Hospital. Presently we have no specialists but the hospital would do well with a specialist of any diplomacy. The real estate may be rented or purchased. Photo’s on request. Ron Ridge (Elsiecay@aol.com) 954-962-0300 (Exp. Issue 5&6/16; ID #3554) CENTRAL FLORIDA CLINIC FOR SALE, long-established now modernized, well equipped, new second exam room and a/c, gross increased 500k-650k last three years. Building/land. Relaxed country living with easy access to attractions, beaches. Info/inquiries: centralflavet@gmail.com (Exp. Issue 5/16; ID #5726) SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE FOR SALE OR LEASE – JACKSONVILLE, FL.: Thirty five year old small animal practice at the five point intersection of Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida. 7500 square foot building, two story, facing two streets, vacant site.

Owner is retiring. Call Dr. Devegowda Gopal, (904) 786-4919.

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New-Central Florida-House call Practice. Fully equipped mobile unit, 2015 gross of $375K with room to grow. Great opportunity to be your own boss.

New– Central Florida– Solo Dr. 2015 gross $856K. State of the art equipment, lease space, great location, great staff.

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